2014 General Assembly Legislation

Licensing of Speech-Language Pathologist

House Bill 373 – Licensing of Speech-language Pathologist to be Discontinued by the Board of Education and Required by the Virginia Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (upon signature of Governor)

Initial Licensure for Career and Technical Education

House Bill 758 – Industry Certification Required for Initial Licensure with Endorsements in Career and Technical Education (CTE)

Every teacher seekinginitiallicensure with an endorsement inthe area ofcareer and technical education shall have an industry certification credential in thearea in which the teacher seeks endorsement.

"Industry certification credential" means a career and technical education credential that is earned by successfully completing a Board of Education-approved industry certification examination, being issued a state professional license, or successfully completing an occupational competency examination.

The 2014 General Assembly approved House Bill 758 that will amend and re-enact Section 22.1-298.1 of the Code of Virginia regarding initial licensing for teachers seeking an endorsement in an area of career and technical education. The legislation will become effective July 1, 2014. Please reference Superintendent’s Memo #113-14.

For detailed information regarding 1) the teacher-eligible list of Board of Education-approved industry certification examinations, (2) the issuing organization, and (3) the specific career and technical education (CTE) area(s), including the corresponding endorsement codes, refer to the Industry Credentials for Teachers Seeking an Initial Virginia License with Endorsement(s) in an Area of Career and Technical Education Guidance Document and Superintendent’s Memo #150-14.

Licensure Application

Routes to Licensure in Virginia(PDF) – Virginia provides multiple routes to licensure, including college and university programs approved by the Board of Education, reciprocity for educators licensed by other states and alternative routes for qualified candidates and career switchers.

Virginia History or State and Local Government Module – Any individual licensed and endorsed to teach (i) middle school civics or economics or (ii) high school government or history who is seeking renewal of such license is required to demonstrate knowledge of Virginia history or state and local government by completing a module or professional development course specifically related to Virginia history or state and local government that has a value of five professional development points. This requirement applies for purposes of the individual's next or initial renewal occurring after July 1, 2014. Successful completion of the Virginia State and Local Civic Education Module will satisfy this renewal requirement. Please print and submit the module certificate with renewal documentation. For more information, and to see a list of teaching endorsements that permit an individual holding a valid Virginia teaching license to teach (i) middle school civics or economics, or (ii) high school government or history, please see Superintendent’s Memo #053-14.